U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kostiantyn Khymchenko, 633d Civil Engineer Squadron job heating, ventilation, air conditioning journeyman, salutes with “the Shaka” while sitting in the back of a T-38 Talon at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 29, 2023. Khymchenko received an incentive flight in a T-38 Talon; a reward for his notable performance as an Airman and leader. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kostiantyn Khymchenko, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, air conditioning journeyman, sits in the back of a T-38 Talon after landing on the flight line at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 29, 2023. Khymchenko, Air Combat Command Outstanding Airman of the Year, was surprised by his family, unit and, ACC and base leaders, when they announced him as the Air Force Outstanding Airman of the Year, honoring his achievement, performance and exceptional meritorious service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kostiantyn Khymchenko, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, air conditioning journeyman, rides in the back of a T-38 Talon on the flight line at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 29, 2023. Khymchenko is the Air Force Outstanding Airman of the Year, chosen for his exceptional leadership among his peers and for his performance and significant impact during a deployment to United States European Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kostiantyn Khymchenko, left, 633d Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, air conditioning journeyman, and Capt. Evan “Vlad” McCartney, right, 7th Fighter Training Squadron pilot, pose for a photo together at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 29, 2023. Khymchenko received an incentive flight in a T-38 Talon; a reward for his notable performance as an Airman and leader. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, right, and Command Chief Master Sgt. John Storms, Air Combat Command left, surprise Senior Airman Kostiantyn Khymchenko, 633d Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, air conditioning journeyman, on the flight line after receiving an incentive flight at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 29, 2023. Kelly and Storms personally informed Khymchenko that he was chosen as the Air Force Outstanding Airman of the Year and congratulated him on his outstanding performance over the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)

The family of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kostiantyn Khymchenko, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, air conditioning journeyman, surprises him on the flight line, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 29, 2023. Khymchenko’s family, unit and base leaders surprised him with the news that he was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Airman of the Year, recognizing his achievement and meritorious service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, right, commends Senior Airman Kostiantyn Khymchenko, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, air conditioning journeyman, on a job well done at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 29, 2023. Air Combat Command is the lead major command for Combat Air Forces operating worldwide and providing the necessary support for air, space, and cyber-power employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, right, shakes hands with Senior Airman Kostiantyn Khymchenko, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, air conditioning journeyman, on the flight line at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 29, 2023. Khymchenko was chosen as the Air Force Outstanding Airman of the Year for his exceptional leadership among his peers and for his performance and significant impact during a deployment to the United States European Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)

Members line up to congratulate Senior Airman Kostiantyn Khymchenko, 633d Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, air conditioning journeyman, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 29, 2023. On June 27, 2023, Khymchenko was recognized as the Air Combat Command Outstanding Airman of the Year and went on to win at the Air Force level, chosen for his outstanding achievements, performance and exceptional meritorious service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kostiantyn Khymchenko, center, 633d Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, air conditioning journeyman, takes a photo with his unit and daughter at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 29, 2023. The 633d Civil Engineer Squadron motto is “lead the way” and they do so by preparing and sustaining natural and built infrastructures on base, protecting over $3.4 billion in mission assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)